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Sales trader’s daily “Things to know before trading Asia” pre‑open notes; indices watch, earnings, macro catalysts across Asia.

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HSBC Earnings Out, Upper End of Estimates. Also HK Budget Out
News•Feb 25, 2026

HSBC Earnings Out, Upper End of Estimates. Also HK Budget Out

HSBC reported a 7.4% year‑on‑year drop in 2025 profit before tax to US$29.907 billion, landing near the top of its forecast range. Basic earnings per share were US$1.21 and the bank declared a fourth interim dividend of US$0.45, bringing the total 2025 payout to US$0.75, slightly above analyst expectations. For 2026, HSBC plans to rebuild its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio before resuming share buy‑backs and targets a RoTE of 17% or higher through 2028. Revenue growth is projected to accelerate, reaching a 5% year‑on‑year increase by 2028 on a constant‑currency basis.

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Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Data Impacting Asia 16 - 20 February & Markets Closed for Lunar New Year. Plus Things...
News•Feb 14, 2026

Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Data Impacting Asia 16 - 20 February & Markets Closed for Lunar New Year. Plus Things...

The episode outlines the upcoming market closures across Asia for the Lunar New Year and the U.S. President’s Day, detailing each country's holiday schedule and the impact on trading calendars. It highlights a surge in U.S. customs bond insufficiencies, reaching...

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Chinese Loan Data Out After Market - Lighter than Expected
News•Feb 13, 2026

Chinese Loan Data Out After Market - Lighter than Expected

The episode reviews China’s latest loan data released after market close, noting new yuan loans of CNY 4.71 trillion in January—significantly below the CNY 4.8 trillion forecast and far under expectations of around CNY 5 trillion. While total social financing surged to CNY...

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Asian Initial Thoughts: US Inflation, Markets Closed on Monday, Chinese House Prices & Loans
News•Feb 12, 2026

Asian Initial Thoughts: US Inflation, Markets Closed on Monday, Chinese House Prices & Loans

The episode outlines the upcoming Lunar New Year market closures across major Asian economies and the U.S. President’s Day holiday, forecasting lighter trading volumes. It highlights the imminent release of the Fed’s Miran speech and the China House Price Index,...

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Asian Macro Initial Thoughts, Australia & India Re-Open. Currencies, Tariffs and Earnings on the Agenda as Gold & Silver Rally.
News•Jan 26, 2026

Asian Macro Initial Thoughts, Australia & India Re-Open. Currencies, Tariffs and Earnings on the Agenda as Gold & Silver Rally.

The episode surveys the volatile Asian macro landscape, highlighting Trump‑triggered tariff threats to South Korea, shifting US immigration policy, and Xi’s military purge, while noting strong performances in emerging‑market currencies like the ringgit and Singapore dollar. It reviews the earnings...

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